The combination of lopinavir and ritonavir - low-PIN-a-veer and ri-TOE-na-veer is using in the treat of the infection causing by the human immunodeficiency virus - HIV. HIV is the virus responsible for acquired immune deficiency syndrome - AIDS. It is using to slow the progression of disease in diseaseds infected with HIV who have advanced symptoms, early symptoms, or no symptoms at all.
Lopinavir and ritonavir will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS; however, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help delay the development of problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease. Lopinavir and ritonavir will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people. People who receive this drug may continue to have other problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada